Speech Language Pathologist

Catholic Health Initiatives; Lake Jackson (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital in Lake Jackson, TX is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders, improving patient quality of life.

You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to meet patient goals and departmental outcomes in a compassionate, patient-centered manner.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech & Language Pathology.
• TX license: Speech Language Pathologist.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and implements communication/swallow treatment programs per physician referral.
• Plans and organizes work to enhance patient care and departmental outcomes.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to meet patient/family goals and training.
• Documents patient care, scheduling, and coding per policy.
• Uses information systems to support department and hospital goals.

Skills

Advanced clinical knowledge

Diagnostic/therapeutic skills

Patient-centered approach

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Speech & Language Pathology

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Speech Language Pathologist, you will be a vital clinician, expertly assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders to significantly improve patient quality of life.

Every day, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients, meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans. You'll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals.

To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

• Evaluates, plans and Implements communication and/or swallow treatment programs according to physician referral, and/or plan of care. Designs programs to meet the patient’s oral motor/swallowing, speech/language, and cognitive needs. Applies and shares advanced knowledge of new treatment philosophies and techniques, changes in the practice act or rules, or changes affecting the healthcare industry.
• Plans and organizes work in a systematic manner to enhance patient care and departmental outcomes and achieve established productivity standards
• Promotes and Supports positive and professional customer service, while interacting with clients, guests and hospital personnel. Works collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team, other departments and disciplines to assure patients and customer’s needs are met in a timely manner. Encourages the active participation of the patient and/or family in goal setting and patient/family training/education
• Provides positive and constructive feedback to enhance departmental operations. Completes all necessary documentation as outlined by departmental policy and documentation review. This includes, but is not limited to, patient care charting, charge entry, completing peer chart and peer reviews, and documenting on daily schedule
• Utilizes available information management systems to support departmental and hospital goals. This includes utilization of hospital wide e‑mail, information announcements, policies, annual computer mandatories, charge entry.

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech & Language Pathology
• Speech Language Pathologist: TX
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

Where You’ll Work

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is located on a beautiful, 25-acre campus in Lake Jackson, Texas. Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic and comprehensive treatment services, our hospital is home to a 154-bed patient tower, level III trauma center, advanced cardiac care center, and full-service, multidisciplinary cancer center. Our team consists of over 100 board-certified physicians and nearly 600 highly skilled employees to meet our patients’ medical needs. South Brazoria County’s premier healthcare system, St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care with compassion for the communities we serve.

Pay Range

$46.00 - $46.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.